CVE-2025-6946: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
CVE-2025-6946 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the IPS configuration. An authenticated administrator can exploit this to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.8. No official patch or remediation information is provided at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-6946) affects WatchGuard Fireware OS version 12.0. It is a stored XSS issue in the management interface related to IPS configuration. An attacker with administrator privileges and authentication can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.8, indicating moderate risk. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users, which could lead to session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction (UI required). There is no indication of impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond the XSS context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to the management interface.
CVE-2025-6946: CWE-79 in WatchGuard Fireware OS
Description
CVE-2025-6946 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface of WatchGuard Firebox appliances via the IPS configuration. An authenticated administrator can exploit this to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the management interface of other users. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.8. No official patch or remediation information is provided at this time.
CVSS v4.0
Score 4.8medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2025-6946) affects WatchGuard Fireware OS version 12.0. It is a stored XSS issue in the management interface related to IPS configuration. An attacker with administrator privileges and authentication can inject malicious JavaScript code that executes in the context of other management users' sessions, potentially leading to session hijacking or other client-side impacts. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.8, indicating moderate risk. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or vendor advisory details are currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated administrator can execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the management interface of other users, which could lead to session hijacking or manipulation of the management interface. The vulnerability requires high privileges and user interaction (UI required). There is no indication of impact on confidentiality, integrity, or availability beyond the XSS context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict administrator access to trusted users only and consider monitoring for suspicious activity related to the management interface.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-rg89-p3mq-2mpq
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-6946"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a774287bf8831d539b0693c
Added to database: 08/08/2026, 14:51:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/08/2026, 15:31:31 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:51 UTC
Views: 21
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